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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,360.05, 18,535.08 and 7,673.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,360.05, 18,535.08 and 7,673.12 is: 11,506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,360.05 : 18,535.08 = 7,673.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,360.05/18,535.08 = 7,673.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,360.05x = 18,535.08 × 7,673.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,360.05x = 142,221,893.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,221,893.05/12,360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.58

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